A compact studio in the Westerstaatsman
This studio on the second floor of a 1916 building sits on a quiet road in a residential area of the Westerstaatsman neighbourhood in Amsterdam. With two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, it is a compact home. The asking price of €360,000 is 29% below the average asking price of €505,091 for homes in this neighbourhood, which puts it on the keen side of the market. For comparison, studios in Amsterdam have their own price dynamics.
Inside the home
The home spans one floor and has a living area of 34 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 31 m². It comes with floor insulation and double glazing, and heating is provided by a central heating boiler. The property is part of a homeowners' association with a monthly fee of €10,700. The agent describes the setting as a quiet road in a residential area.
The Westerstaatsman neighbourhood
Residents of the wider Staatsliedenbuurt district give their living environment an average score of 6.36, based on five reviews. One resident says: "Nice old working-class neighbourhood near the centre" and mentions the diverse mix of residents, the nearby Westerpark, and the poor range of shops. Another resident says: "Pleasant neighbourhood to live in", praising the quiet streets, the beautiful 1910s buildings, and the friendly, involved people. The neighbourhood has 2,825 inhabitants, and about half are between 25 and 45 years old. The Westerstaatsman neighbourhood is part of the larger Staatsliedenbuurt area.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, the Albert Heijn on Van Beuningenplein is a couple of streets away, and the Dirk is a ten-minute walk. The nearest primary school, Oecumenische basisschool De Catamaran, is just around the corner, and the nearest secondary school, Het Cartesius Lyceum, is a ten-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk de Admiraal is a ten-minute walk, and the Service Apotheek Staatslieden is on your doorstep. Bus stops Van Beuningenplein and Kostvverlorenstraat, served by lines 21 and N88, are just around the corner. Amsterdam Centraal station is about 2.2 km away. The municipality of Amsterdam offers extensive public transport options.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €395,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 9% below that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 65%, from €240,000 to €395,000. As for the area, the noise level from road traffic is 52 dB Lden, which is above the standard, while rail, air and industry noise are all below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, and the area-level climate data shows a medium indication for pluvial flooding and heat stress, with a low flood risk now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via P&P Vastgoed Makelaars B.V. on Vastgoed Nederland.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
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About Van Bossestraat 45-2, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €360,000 is 9% below the WOZ value of €395,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 65%, from €240,000 to €395,000. This comparison is precomputed and does not imply any judgement about whether the price is high or low.
What is the layout of this studio?
According to the agent, this is a studio with two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over one floor. The living area is listed as 34 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 31 m². The home is located on the second floor of a building from 1916. It has floor insulation and double glazing, and heating is via a central heating boiler.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is D. This label indicates the energy performance of the home, and label D is not the most efficient label, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The home has floor insulation and double glazing, which are stated in the listing. The energy label is a separate fact from the insulation features, and no further conclusions should be drawn from it.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to area-level data from KCAF. This is an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific home. The building dates from 1916, and the area data notes that 40% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. No further interpretation is provided.
What are the noise levels around this home?
Area-level data shows that road traffic noise is 52 dB Lden, which is above the standard. Rail noise is 37 dB Lden, air traffic noise is 45 dB Lden, and industry noise is 45 dB Lden, all below their respective standards. These are area-level indications from Atlas Leefomgeving, not measurements at the home itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is an Albert Heijn at about 594 metres, which is a couple of streets away. Another Albert Heijn is at 700 metres, and a Dirk is at 843 metres. There are also two more Albert Heijn locations within about 890 metres. These distances are approximate and based on the nearest options in the area.
Which schools are close to this home?
The nearest primary school is Oecumenische basisschool De Catamaran, at about 280 metres, which is just around the corner. Basisschool De Bron is at 365 metres, also a short walk. For secondary education, Het Cartesius Lyceum is at 626 metres, and Marcanti College is at 676 metres, both about a ten-minute walk.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stop is Van Beuningenplein, at about 154 metres, served by lines 21 and N88. Kostverlorenstraat stop is at 227 metres, and Van der Hoopstraat at 300 metres, all on the same lines. Amsterdam Centraal train station is about 2.2 km away. No travel times or destinations are specified in the data.
What do residents say about the district?
Residents of the wider Staatsliedenbuurt district give an average score of 6.36, based on five reviews. One resident says: "Nice old working-class neighbourhood near the centre", mentioning the diverse mix of residents and the poor shop range. Another says: "Pleasant neighbourhood to live in", praising the quiet streets and friendly people. These reviews describe the district, not specifically the Westerstaatsman neighbourhood.
What is the average price per m² in this neighbourhood?
The average asking price per m² in the Westerstaatsman neighbourhood is €10,244, based on 33 available homes. For this studio, the price per m² is €10,588, based on the agent's listed living area of 34 m². This is slightly above the neighbourhood average, but the overall asking price is 29% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €505,091.
